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The United States Marine Corps - The Expeditionary Force at War (Hardcover)
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The United States Marine Corps - The Expeditionary Force at War (Hardcover)
Series: Casemate Short History
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Many think of the United States Marine Corps as a second land army,
and while it has been employed in that capacity, it is foremost a
naval expeditionary force able to seize, secure, and defend
advanced naval bases in support of major campaigns. The Corps dates
back to the Revolutionary War, but while they served in the
conflicts of the 19th century, they are famed for their part in the
wars of the 20th century. On the Western Front in World War I they
were blooded at Belleau Wood. Between the wars the Corps developed
amphibious tactics which were employed to great effect during the
Pacific island campaigns during World War II including the infamous
battles of Peleliu, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The names of the Corps is
forever entwined with the battles of Inchon and Chosin Reservoir in
Korea, and Hue and Khe Sanh in Vietnam. The US Marines have
continued their expeditionary role to this day, undertaking not
only combat operations but also peacekeeping, peace enforcement,
humanitarian relief, and short-notification/limited-duration
contingency operations. This concise history charts the evolution
of the Corps as it has adapted to changing combat over two
centuries.
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